February 17, 2026

Genius Racing Shurix 1:8 GT Body

Making a big impression with their first body shell release in early 2024 with the GT Fury, 1:8 GT manufacturer and winner of the recent Asia Nitro Party race with BA Arnaldi, Genius Racing has announced their all new Shurix body shell for the category.  Developed entirely in-house by the Italian company, it was created to offer the perfect balance between aerodynamics, stability and pure performance.  Made with high quality material and already EFRA Homologated, it features a from end design that give precise front load, a stable rear end, and aggressive & modern lines they claim takes 1:8 GT to the next level.

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February 17, 2026

Takashima D-13 Black Luxury Edition Spring Steel Chassis

Following the successful release of their spring steel touring car chassis, Takashima D-13 now introduces the Black Luxury Edition spring steel chassis which is finished with advanced DLC coating technology.  Every difficulty became motivation for further development and improvement and due to the physical characteristics of spring steel, it is highly sensitive to humidity and salt in the air, making it extremely prone to surface rust.  While this does not affect its performance, it can impact the overall visual experience for drivers.  After extensive testing and multiple coating trials, Takashima D-13 ultimately selected DLC technology as the solution.  This not only effectively prevents rust, but also transforms the chassis from its original silver finish into a deep black tone, while preserving the natural metallic grain texture.  The result is a perfect fusion of industrial precision and mechanical artistry — the machining lines flow across the entire surface, giving the product a strong, refined presence.  Paired with their upcoming 120° carbon steel 12.9 grade black colour TORX screws, it creates a striking and cohesive visual statement on the track.

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February 17, 2026

ONE Racing Inferno 1:8 Bodyshell

ONE Racing, the engine & accessory brand of onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released the own mold design 1:8 Onroad bodyshell they are calling the Inferno.  After numerous tests on various tracks, the Italian company felt the need to offer a bodyshell more in line with the latest setup trends and driving styles.  A modern evolution that optimises solutions already highly appreciated in the racing scene they have redesigned the front wheel arches to follow the trend towards narrower track widths. This allows for freer steering, without interference during cornering phases. Made using their own in-house machine molds, Inferno is available in two versions -Long and Short. Shortened both at the front and the rear, the short version offers a freer rear end, consistent with current trends that seek slight rear slip for a more aggressive corner entry.  A more stable front end, thanks to the reduced overhang between bumper and bodyshell, limits vibrations and improves overall feeling.  The body is available in regular (uncut) and pre-cut versions for the Capricorn Quantum, Capricorn C804R, Infinity, Serpent, Mugen MRX7, Xray, Shepherd, and ARC.

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February 16, 2026

Yokomo confirm Krapp for 4th consecutive MIBO outing

Having attended all three previous editions of MIBO International, Yokomo has confirmed its return for the 4th annual running of the popular Czech race where it will once again be represented by 2022 ISTC World Championship podium finisher Christopher Krapp.  The Japanese manufacturer’s lead international driver & team manager travels to Hrotovice to take on Mugen Seiki’s defending Champion Ronald Volker and his team-mate Soren Sparbier plus a host of other top drivers over the weekend of February 27-March 1st.  A unique event, MIBO International brings together both electric touring car and electric offroad racers on the same weekend with the building of two indoor carpet tracks side by side at the Sports V Hotel.  With everything from the track, restaurant, bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the venue has always been popular with racers.  With a capped entry limit, the relaxed 2 & a half day schedule means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing.  You can find full details for the 2026 MIBO International Race and register to be on the grid via the Mibosport website by clicking here.

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February 15, 2026

Signed, sealed, & delivered – Orlowski is double TITC Champion

He came as a TITC Rookie last year and dominated, and returning to Bangkok for the 22nd edition of the iconic race this year Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has just become a double champion of what many call the hardest race in the world.  With the large crowd denied a showdown in the opening A-Main, Coelho’s challenge lasting less than a full lap as he crashed out, instead of getting the duel we all wanted to see in A2 Orlowski put on a display of dominance to become only the seventh repeat winner of the race.  While the Polish racer pulled clear, behind, Coelho would come under pressure from fellow multiple TITC winner Akio Sobue before finally getting out of the clasps of the Japanese driver but such was Orlowski’s lead there was nothing he could do to keep alive the chances of a record 5th TITC title for this year. While A3 was expected to be just a formality to determine completion of the podium each side of Orlowski but Coelho would suffered a rear wing failure that sent his car flying off the track and into the tyre barrier, his race done and only 7th overall to show for his week long effort as Orlowski’s biggest challenger.  With Sobue fending off the Awesomatix of Simon Lauter it was the 2-time TITC winner on the second step and former TITC Open Brushless class winner Lauter claiming his first major international modified podium finish ahead of Marc Rheinard.

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February 15, 2026

Easy A1 win for Orlowski as Coelho crashes out

Michal Orlowski has won the opening A-Main at the TITC, Schumacher’s defending Champion getting the win a lot easier than expected as main challenger Bruno Coelho crashed out on the first full lap.  Starting from second, Coelho piled the pressure on the Top Qualifier on the opening lap but on the first full speed entry into the sweeper at the end of straight, the cars having lined up for the start a lap earlier on the straight, he came in too tight launching his Infinity over the kerb and into the outside.  Breaking a corner off the car, his A1 challenge was done much to the disappointment of the crowd lined-up around the track.  While Orlowski gapped the field, the pressure now off the Polish driver, the attention was on the battle for second, Akio Sobue and Simon Lauter gapping 5th place starter Marc Rheinard.  While Lauter looked like he might have something to mount a serious challenge on Sobue’s Axon over the final laps of the race, a number of small mistakes mean’t the Awesomatix driver couldn’t get close enough to attempt a pass.  With Rheinard finishing 4th it was Viktor Wilck who was the top Infinity in P5 while Xray’s Jun Sawada rounded out the Top 6.  In Open Brushless it was also an easy win for Top Qualifier Lukas Ellerbrock, his effort made easier by early contact behind him between Oliver Bultynck and Natthawat Rungcharat.  With RC Maker’s Shimazaki Shinya taking up second he would later crash out allowing Rungcharat’s Xray through to second with Bultynck’s Awesomatix getting 3rd.

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February 15, 2026

Reflex Racing Revspec 29.5T Motor

1:28 specialists Reflex Racing has released their new Revspec 29.5T Motor.   It has been curated to be closely matched motor to motor as well as to have incredible performance.  Built with premium materials and ‘trade secret’,  the Revspec is fully re-buildable through 3 access screws on the end bell.  The motor is built to pass all non-sensored Kv checking events with a 2800Kv limit.  You will find the range of the Kv, un-sensored between ~2660 and ~2770 Kv.  When combined with Reflex Racing’s optional rotors, as well as rotor position (by moving internal shim to top or bottom of the rotor) this opens up for a range of about 2600-2800Kv.

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February 14, 2026

Orlowski to defend TITC title as Top Qualifier

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski will defend his TITC title in Bangkok tomorrow from pole position after taking a somewhat anti-climatic final qualifier at RC Addict this evening to become Top Qualifier once again at the iconic race.  His closest challenger, Bruno Coelho had injected a level of excitement into proceedings when he took the penultimate qualifier to set the stage for a showdown but the World Champion didn’t have the pace in the ‘Happy Hour’ evening conditions to prevent Orlowski taking his fourth TQ run of the event.  While Orlowski and Coelho have the edge on the rest of the field, Akio Sobue again put in another Top 3 run and that’s where the 2-time Champion will start from, many predicting the Axon driver might in fact have locked in the best grid position should, as we have seen in the past, fireworks go off at the front.  A great day from Simon Lauter sees the race’s 2024 Open Brushless class winner line up fourth on the grid ahead of team-mate Marc Rheinard, the chances of the 3-time World Champion winning again in Thailand two decades after his single TITC win looking a tall order.  While many full factory drivers had their struggles and failed to make the A-Main, Korean racer Ji-Heon Yoo made Awesomatix the best represented manufacturer on the grid securing P6 ahead of Infinity’s Viktor Wilck, Xray’s Jin Sawada, Axon’s Hayato Ishioka, and Tamiya’s Souta Goto who got the tie break on the Mugen Seiki of 2024 Top Qualifier Ronald Volker to complete the grid.  In Open Brushless having qualified & finished P2 last year, Lukas Ellerbrock is the Top Qualifier ahead of Awesomatix team-mate Oliver Bultynck who TQ’d the final qualifier.  Winner of Q4, Thailand’s Natthawat Rungcharat starts 3rd for Xray.

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